Page M18 July 25, 1990. This Week CALENDAR Continued from Page 15 - Aug. 26 - Choristers of St. John’s: M. Larkin. The Four Coronation An- thems - G.F Handel. Christ Church Cathedral — Open House - Recitals: July 28 - Keith MacLeod, clarinet; Robert Holliston, piano. Works by Hindemith, Debussy. July 29 - Stacey Boal, viola: Vivian Tillmanns, violin; Ron Comber, vio- lin; Perry Foster, cello. Works by Glazunov, Bebussy and Ipolitov- Ivanov. Free admission. Donations appreciated. 30 Carmanah or Walbran Bus Tours — Sponsored by Carmanah Forestry So- ciety- Sierra Club. Register 384-2468. Bring food and sensible footwear. Cost $30. Royal B.C. Museum Native Plant Gar- den Tours — With the help of our volunteer guides, take an hour to explore some of the 300 different plants in our garden that are native to B.C. This tour is free. Regular admission to the Museum's exhibit galleries in effect. Meet at the main entrance to the Museum on Mon- days, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sat- urdays at 10:30 am. On Tuesdays the tour starts at 1:30 pm. Running CRD Parks offer the following FREE progiams: Sun., July 29, 10 am and 2 pm. Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park. ‘Prob- ing the Mudflats - The Shorebird Story’. Witty’s Lagoon is a favorite stopover for many migrating birds and July is a perfect time to look for them. Meet at Witty’s Nature House, 10 minutes walk from the main park- ing lot on Metchosin Ra., opposite the golf course. Tues., July 31, 10 am. East Sooke Regional Park. Messages in Stone. The CRD archaeologist will lead you on a fascinating discussion and walk to native Indian petroglyphs. Meet at the information kiosk at the Aylard Farm parking lot of Becher Bay Rd. in E. Sooke. 30 Walking Tours — The Old Cemeteries Committee presents rain-or-shine walk- ing tours of Ross Bay Cemetery. Sun- days at 2 pm. Meet in front of Bagga Pasta in the Fairfield Plaza. Sidney Spit Marine Park Visitor Pro- grams — These programs are free. Most last about an hour, meet at the movie screen at the beach near the wharf. A special late night sailing of the ferry back to the govemment dock at Sidney lets you catch the show and retum fo Victoria if you are not mooring or camping at the park. ABSTRACT ART, as represented by Susan LePoideran’s raku pottery figure, is only a part of the Fran Willis North Park Gallery's latest show. Many artistic styles are currently on display. throughout the summer to Sept. 15. 37 Swan Lake Nature House — 3873 Swan Lake Rd. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, July through August from 10 am to 12 noon. Free public nature walks throughout the summer at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctua- ry. Join our enthusiastic naturalist for a two hour tour of the two and a half kilometre loop trail, and become more aware of your local flora and fauna. Meet at the Nature House by 10 am. Binoculars welcome. Group tours are also available. Ph. 479- 0211. 34 Sat., July 28, 7:30 pm. They're Not Just Plants - join Jason on a nature walk centred around native uses of plants found on Sidney Island. Sat., July 28, 9:30 pm. The Secrets of Survival - a slide show about the adaptive abilities of animals. Sun., July 29. Sidney Island Spitnic. Kite flying, nature walks, beach seine, treasure hunt, sailboarding, diving de- monstrations, Kiwanis Food Conces- sion and special ferry rates, and an early 9 am ferry sailing. Spend the day at Sidney Spit! 30 Homecoming in Salmon Arm — The District of Salmon Am is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a homecoming on Fri., Aug. 10, 11, 12 and 13, 1990. The community of 12,000 will roll out the welcome mat and take you on a tour of its many facilities. Homecoming, Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce, Box 999; Salmon Arm, B.C. ViE 4P2. Ph. 832-6247 or fax 832-8382. If you have received the first mail out but have not yet retumed your reply, please do so as soon as possible. .30 Belmont Park Residents Reunion 19 50 - 1965 — Dance: Sat., Aug. 4,8 pm, John Stubbs School. Picnic: Sun., Aug. 5, 10 am, Royal Roads. For info ph. Laura at 478-1528, Don at 479-0464, Sam at 479-2131, or write: Belmont Park Reunion 302-895 Fort St. Victoria, B.C. V8W.1H7 31 A Noranda High School 50th Anni- versary Reunion — is being held on the long weekend of Fri., Aug. 3, 4 and 5, 1990 in Noranda, Quebec. All stu- dents, graduates, teachers and princi- pals from years 1940 to 1990 are invited to come. Contact Noranda High School 50th Anniversary Reunion, Box 2116, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, J9X 5A5 Monterey School Choir of 1966-1970 —under the direction of Loma Griffiths is looking for anyone interested in a July reunion. Please call reunion committee at 652-2640, 595-2229 or 595-6200. Class of 1965 Oak Bay High 25 Year Reunion — $50 weekend package includes Fri., Aug. 3, wine and cheese reception ( 1 drink); Sat., Aug. 4, dinner and dance (bottle wine per table); Sun., Aug. 5, continental brunch. Individual events are $20-wine and cheese; $35- dinner and dance; $5-brunch ($3 chil- dren). Contact: Aleda (Lowman) Bates, 370-1181, 3080 Oakdowne Rad., Victor- ia, BC. V8R 5N9 to register. 31 Cariboo College - Celebration ‘90 — marking 20 years of service, with a Homecoming Weekend, Aug. 24, 25 and 26. If you're a former student or staff member plan to visit the Kamloops Campus and join the fun. Activities will include a barbecue, dance, department sponsored events, music and entertain- ment. It’s a family affair Ph. Arlee at 1-800-663-2955. Craigflower School — Sept. 8, 1915 the parents and teachers held the inaugural meeting of the first PTA west of the Great Lakes, if not in Canada. Sept. 14 is the date the current Parents’ Association has chosen to celebrate the 75th anni- versary and the significant contribu- tion of the home and school move- ment in the education of students. Former teachers, parents and stu- dents involved with the school are invited to share in the festivities. Ph. principal, Brian Mee, at Craigflower School, 384-8157 or Charlotte Cro- nin at 383-3484. The Moose Jaw South of the Bridges — planning committee is organizing a first annual Homecoming 1990 event for past and present residents Photo by Bob Mcintyre irshow 90 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5™ Gates open at 0900 Flying displays start at 1000 Tickets -- Adults $4.00 Teens & Seniors $3.00 Children 6-12 $2.00 : Under6FREE | Handicapped Facilities provided Free Parking reports. Car passes will be on sale for $10.00 at par- ticipating Esso Service Stations and marine and aviation fuel outlets during July and August with minimum 25 litres purchase. trance for all car occupants and a draw for 2 Canadian Airlines International tickets to Lon- don, England. Listen to CFCP 1440 AM for traffic Call (604) 339-8114 for more information CFB Comox rice includes en- of South Hill Moose Jaw. This three- day event will be in conjuction with South of the Bridges Days, Fri., Aug. 10. Registration is $3/family. Write: Janet Hanchuk, 86 Goteau St. W., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 5C3. 31 Claremont Senior Secondary School's — graduation class of 1980 is holding their 10 year reunion October 5, 6 and 7. The first mail out. was sent in April. If 1980 graduates have not yet received’ anything in the mail regarding the reunion, please call 383-2648 or wnite: Claremont Class of 80 Reunion 825 Craigflower Rd. Victoria, B.C. V9A 2W9 Esquimalt Recreation is THE place for. SENIORS’ FITNESS — Two NEW pro- grams that are great for the older adult are now being offered. WALK FOR LIFE! A drop-in walking group for seniors 60 plus. The $3 fee includes entrance to our seniors’ swim and Fitness Studio! Partici- pants will meet at 1 pm and walk a variety of scenic routes, retuming to the recrea- tion centre in time for the 2 pm seniors’ swim. Esquimalt Shotokan Karate Club — Twice a week program is non- threatening and emphasizes non- competitive karate. The Esquimalt Shotokan Karate Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 4pm to 6 pm. Children aged seven to 13 train from 4 pm to 5 pmiand adults 14 and up from 5 pm to 6 pm. The cost is $20 for children and $25 for adults, which purchases a punch card for 10 classes. Ph. 386-6128 for further info. Vancouver Island Junior Field Hoc- key League — For further info ph. Frances Cowley 652-5973. Metchosin Seniors 3rd Annual Golf — Open to all retired seniors (male and female) in Greater Victoria. Cost for non-members is $15 for 18 holes. For more info ph. Ray Orr 474-6667, Bob McPherson 652-4052, Russ Morrison, 386-4579, Metchosin Golf Club 478- 3266, or Chairman, Joe lannarelli 474- 2478. Mon., Jul. 30, 8 am Canada Day Golf Fun Toummament Mon., Aug. 27, 8 am Seniors’ Day Fun Tournament Mon., Oct. 1, 8 am Fall Classic Wind- Up Golf Tournament - Dinner, dance, prizes, trophies. The Annual Inter-Club with Salt Spring Island Golf Club is set for Wed., Jul 18 at Salt Spring and Wed., Aug. 22 at Metchosin. VictOrienteers’ — informal training sessions every other Thursday evening- during the spring and summer. A differ- ent onenteering skill will be introduced in the form of an outdoor game or alight O-course at each of the one hour events at vanous local parks. For more info ph. 592-6964. Working Day Evenings? — Are you interested in Lawn Bowling weekends or evenings. If so call 385-3577 from 1 pm to 3pm any day or 383-3930 eve- nings. The Elite Hockey School — is now accepting registrations for its summer sessions. For info ph. 383-4515 or 652-9615. TFN Kaleidoscope Theatre School — of- fers instruction in acting and improvisa- tion for all ages. Exciting summer pro- grammes include an extensive study for ages 10 - 13 with Glenlyon-Norfolk School and Kaleidoscope Theatre’s Suzie Tumbull. For more info ph. 383- 8124. Peter Pan — by Sir J. M. Barrie, continues to Aug. 11. May be seen _ indoors at the Phoenix or outdoors@p the garden amongst the trees, and on the pond surrounding the Faculty Club. Outdoor performances are combined with a delicious tropical barbecue. Not recommended for children under the age of six. Reserve tickets by calling 721-8000. 34 A One-Sided Dime — Auditions. An original one act play by Frank Borg. To be performed at the Vancouver Fring@ Festival, Sept. 6 through 16. We are looking for: “a female, mid-20s, who can sing a cappella * a female, mid-20s e *a male, early 50s ~ * a musician, preferably a jazz hom player, but all musicians are encour- aged to audition * a stage manager and technical people @ For more info in Victoria, contact Shar- on. Burkman at 592-5736 and in Van- couver, Melford Bell 736-4202. TFN McPherson Playhouse — Move Over. Mrs. Markham!) Colin Skinner and members of Capital Comedy Theatre bring you’ another summer season of the laughter that deals with a recent London West End success “Noises Off’. Closes Sept. 1. All performances are at 8 pm at the McPherson Play-a. house. One block away, a gastronomi- cal delight is provided by Swan's Hotel and Restaurant in the form of a dinner. theatre package which can be arranged on purchase of the theatre ticket at McPherson Box Office, 386-6121. Volunteers — Join our winning team at the Maritime Museum Gift Shop. Part time, flexible hours, training package. Call Gift Shop Manager. Ph. 385-4222. Volunteers — Part time to operate the oldest working elevator in the Pacific west. Must enjoy meeting the public Call Maritime Museum at 385-4222, ~~ The Canadian National Institute for the Blind — is looking for volunteers to operate Technical Aids Salesroom at CNIB Service Centre, 2340 Richmond Ave. Should have good’ communica- tions, mechanical/electronic/technical skills or aptitude, business or sales experience would be helpful. Ph. Mrs. J. Ward, CNIB, 595-1100. Nacel Cultural Exchanges — Share your home and family life with a French teenager this summer. These young people from France want to experience our Canadian way of life. They await your invitation as the answer to their dreams of coming to Canada. These students aged 16 to 18 will arrive on July 28 and stay until August 22. Host- ing can be a rewarding experience for. you and your family. Seventeen host families are still required. For info call 477-5092 or call collect 922-2159. 30